29 Aug 2013AnubisArticle by Dr Moya Smith, Head of Department, Anthropology & ArchaeologyRead more Article Western Australian Museum
25 Jul 2013Moya Smith on Secrets of the AfterlifeAt the opening of Secrets of the Afterlife, we interviewed Moya Smith, Head of the Anthropology and Archaeology Department at Western Australian Museum, about her reflections on this blockbuster exhibition. Read more Video Western Australian Museum
19 Jul 2013Unseen Aboriginal artwork headed to AlbanyPreviously unseen artwork of one of Australia’s most respected Aboriginal artists, Jimmy Pike, will be on display at the Western Australian Museum – Albany from July 24. Jimmy Pike’s Artlines: You call it desert, we used to live there is a selection of vibrant felt-tip pen drawings depicting the spirit beings, flowers, stars and earthscapes of the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia.Read more News Niki Comparti
Booka [kangaroo skin cloak]Collection Highlights | Updated 1 decade agoEarly 20th century booka [kangaroo skin cloak]. South west WA.More information
20 May 2013Perth uncovers exclusive Secrets of the Afterlife Ancient Egyptian exhibition opens at the WA Museum - Perth tomorrow Artefacts include mummies, intricately decorated coffins and ancient spells Major international coup from the British Museum exclusive to PerthRead more News Niki Comparti
17 Jan 2013Discover Ancient EgyptDiscover Ancient Egypt at the Western Australian Museum – Perth, terms 2 and 3. Journey into an ancient Egyptian world of magic, mummies and mystery in a unique exhibition from the British Museum. Discover the spells, rituals and obstacles on the quest to the perfect afterlife.Read more Article Western Australian Museum
1 Nov 2012Afghan hidden treasuresJoint media release: Senator the Hon. Bob Carr, Minister for Foreign Affairs The Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for the Arts 1 November 2012 Foreign Minister Bob Carr and Arts Minister Simon Crean today announced that the Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures of the National Museum, Kabul exhibition would tour Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2013 and 2014.Read more News Western Australian Museum
3 Sep 2012Yalangbara: art of the Djang’kawuBy Margie West AM, Emeritus Curator of Aboriginal Art & Material Culture, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern TerritoryRead more Article Western Australian Museum
3 Sep 2012Significant exhibition from Arnhem Land opens WA Museum hosts significant Aboriginal art exhibition Remarkable story told of three generations of Marika family Rare bark paintings, works on paper, fibre items and sculptures exhibited Culture and the Arts Minister John Day today officially opened a significant Aboriginal art exhibition from Arnhem Land at the Western Australian Museum in Perth.Read more News Western Australian Museum